CRISTIANO RONALDO "didn't reject" a summer transfer to Al-Hilal, according to the club's president. And he revealed the two parties were heading into the final stages of negotiations before the mega-money move collapsed. Cristiano Ronaldo was linked with a summer transfer to Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal But Fahad ben Nafel insisted it was not Ronaldo who pulled the plug. Instead, he claimed a...Full Story »

In a slightly underwhelming game that will do nothing for either side's claims to be among the favourites in Qatar this winter, Spain managed to steal a 1-0 win at the death in Braga against Portugal to seal a place in the Nations League Final Four. It was the hosts, though, that had the better of the first half and Cristiano Ronaldo came closest to the breakthrough, only to be denied by an exc...Full Story »

A banana was thrown at Tottenham striker Richarlison on Tuesday night as he scored against Tunisia in an international friendly. The Brazilian put his nation 2-1 up before celebrating in front of a group of home supporters. Footage showed several items thrown at Richarlison as he celebrated his exquisite goal against Tunisia, his third goal in his last two international appearances. Manchester ...Full Story »

Boss Lee Carsley hailed Conor Gallagher’s attitude as the England Under-21s star looks to force his way back into Gareth Southgate’s World Cup plans.The Chelsea midfielder scored in Tuesday’s 3-1 friendly win over Germany in Sheffield.Folarin Balogun and Cole Palmer also netted at Bramall Lane as the Young Lions made it successive wins after last week’s 2-0 victory in Ita...Full Story »

Robbie Brady got the Republic of Ireland out of jail as they secured their Nations League B status with a madcap 3-2 win over nine-man Armenia.The 30-year-old, making his first start for his country since March last year, converted a stoppage-time penalty to snatch victory after Ireland very nearly threw the game away.They looked to be cruising to just their second win of the Group 1 campaign as...Full Story »

POP SENSATION Shakira and her ex-footie star fella Gerard Pique were spotted watching their son play baseball - but kept well away from each other. The former couple both showed up to watch nine-year-old Milan in action on Saturday in Barcelona. Shakira kept a lengthy distance from her ex-Gerard Pique as they watched their son play baseballCredit: Splash The Barcelona defender was spotted wit...Full Story »

SON HEUNG-MIN showed off his six-pack while modeling for Calvin Klein in his new role with the company. The Tottenham star, 30, is the new face of the fashion company in South Korea. The Tottenham star is thrilled to be working with the fashion brandCredit: Calvin Klein Son is delighted to have landed the gig and praised Calvin Klein after posing in their underwear in his first photoshoot for...Full Story »

Watford have sacked manager Rob Edwards and replaced him with former West Ham and West Brom boss Slaven Bilic. The Sky Bet Championship club announced the latest overhaul of their coaching staff on Monday, less than three months after appointing Edwards. The former Forest Green manager oversaw just 11 games and leaves with the club 10th in the table as they bid to bounce back from relegation...Full Story »

Tottenham see Leeds goalkeeper Illan Meslier as a potential replacement for captain Hugo Lloris. Lloris has been at Tottenham for over a decade but is out of contract in the summer of 2024. Speaking on his podcast, Phil Hay from The Athletic said: "It's quite interesting of all the clubs that are looking at Meslier, I think it's fair to say that he now has replaced Raphinha and Phillips as p...Full Story »

Grimsby manager Paul Hurst could make changes ahead of their clash with Carlisle.The Mariners remained unchanged against Swindon at the weekend, but Hurst could bring Otis Khan into the fold as the midfielder continues to build up minutes after returning from injury.Kieran Green could push to feature and was named on the bench against the Robins following a spell on the sidelines with a groin in...Full Story »

ARSENAL defender Takehiro Tomiyasu has withdrawn from Japan's squad due to "club circumstances". The Gunners right-back, 23, produced an impressive display in his side's 2-0 win over USA on Friday night. Tomiyasu has been withdrawn from the Japan squad for their second friendly match But he is now set to return to England before Japan's second friendly match of the international break against...Full Story »

Giovinco wants Toronto return Sebastian Giovinco has expressed a desire to return to Toronto FC. The attacker hit back at rumours claiming he is set to retire by writing on Instagram that he is eager to get back to Canada to play in the MLS side. Arsenal not interested in Vlahovic Arsenal are not plotting a move for Juventus striker Dusan Vlahovic, journalist Fabrizio Romano says. The attac...Full Story »

GEORGINA RODRIGUEZ will tell fans her loving family brought her back from the brink of despair after the death of one of her twins in the second series of her hit reality show. Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend reportedly signed a big-money deal at the start of the year to star in a follow-up. Georgina Rodriguez and Cristiano Ronaldo's baby son died at birth in April And after Netflix confirmed ...Full Story »

Ronaldo was recently charged by the FA (Image: Photo by David S. Bustamante/Soccrates/Getty Images) A mother believes Manchester United ace Cristiano Ronaldo keeps "getting away with it" after the Portuguese ace smashed her son's phone out of his hand in April. The United striker has been charged with improper contact by the FA for the incident which saw him slap the phone out of the hands of ...Full Story »

Chelsea registered their first points of the Women’s Super League season as Fran Kirby’s finish and a Maren Mjelde penalty saw the defending champions defeat Manchester City 2-0 at Kingsmeadow.Kirby struck the opener in the 42nd minute and Mjelde added a spot-kick with 12 minutes of normal time remaining as Emma Hayes’ side bounced back from the shock 2-1 loss at Liverpool in t...Full Story »

RB LEIPZIG are reportedly plotting a move for Dinamo Zagreb’s Josip Sutalo as a replacement for Chelsea target Josko Gvardiol. Gvardiol, 20, was reportedly the subject of a £77million bid from the Blues late in the transfer window. RB Leipzig are chasing Josip Sutalo as a replacement for his fellow Croatian Then-boss Thomas Tuchel wanted to secure Gvardiol’s signature ahead o...Full Story »

Manchester United will trigger a 12-month option on Marcus Rashford’s contract before Christmas if they fail to agree a new five-year deal with the England striker. There is concern at Old Trafford about Rashford’s future, as he’s out of contract at the end of the season. Talks are ongoing on a new deal, but no agreement has been struck yet. And United are aware that megabucks...Full Story »

Bradford boss Mark Hughes expects the goals to flow for Vadaine Oliver after his first for the club snatched a last-gasp 2-2 draw against AFC Wimbledon.The summer signing from Gillingham has had to wait for his chance behind leading scorer Andy Cook, but his stoppage-time equaliser preserved Bradford’s unbeaten home recordHughes, who saw his side surrender an early lead to trail 2-1, said:...Full Story »

Josh Magennis headed in the winner in stoppage time as Northern Ireland came from behind to finally end their Nations League hoodoo with a 2-1 victory over Kosovo at Windsor Park.Ten minutes after substitute Gavin Whyte had given Northern Ireland hope with the equaliser, the Cardiff winger sent in the cross for Magennis to power home a much-needed winner for Northern Ireland and their manager Ia...Full Story »

Barnsley boss Michael Duff praised his side’s togetherness as they beat Charlton 3-1 at Oakwell.Josh Benson opened the scoring in the 10th minute with a 35-yard strike before James Norwood doubled the lead in the 54th minute.Devante Cole was then on the end of Jordan Williams’ pass and slotted home to add a third in the 76th minute.The visitors scored a late consolation goal through ...Full Story »